THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Kanesa David — July 16, 2024 — Art & Design
References: theskateroom & hypebeast
THE SKATEROOM has unveiled its latest collection of skateboard artworks, featuring the renowned pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. This exclusive collection includes three individual skateboards and a skateboard triptych.
The collection begins with Lichtenstein’s 1964 piece Girl in Mirror, which depicts a blonde woman smiling into a handheld mirror. The skateboard format magnifies the artwork to fit its slim design, enhancing the perspective. Next in the series is a triptych featuring The Drowning Girl from 1963. This set of three skateboards captures the entire painting, including the famous line, “I Don’t Care! I’d Rather Sink – Than Call Brad For Help!”
The collection continues with Varoom! from 1963, which portrays a comic book explosion. The final piece in the collection is a cropped interpretation of Lichtenstein’s 1964 painting Happy Tears. This skateboard artwork focuses on a close-up of the woman’s face, showing only one eye and a portion of her mouth.
Image Credit: THE SKATEROOM, hypebeast, theskateroom
The collection begins with Lichtenstein’s 1964 piece Girl in Mirror, which depicts a blonde woman smiling into a handheld mirror. The skateboard format magnifies the artwork to fit its slim design, enhancing the perspective. Next in the series is a triptych featuring The Drowning Girl from 1963. This set of three skateboards captures the entire painting, including the famous line, “I Don’t Care! I’d Rather Sink – Than Call Brad For Help!”
The collection continues with Varoom! from 1963, which portrays a comic book explosion. The final piece in the collection is a cropped interpretation of Lichtenstein’s 1964 painting Happy Tears. This skateboard artwork focuses on a close-up of the woman’s face, showing only one eye and a portion of her mouth.
Image Credit: THE SKATEROOM, hypebeast, theskateroom
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